CSArts-SGV Weekly Wrap - March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021

JUNIOR YEAR COLLEGE COUNSELING

Attention junior families: Since the school counselors are not able to hold the usual Junior Year College Counseling & Post-Secondary Planning meetings in person this year, they have instead created step-by-step directions to assist you in accessing important junior year college counseling information and screencasts that you can watch together as a family.

Please click here to view the Junior Year College Counseling Instructions.

After completing the steps laid out in the Junior Year College Counseling Instructions, or if you have any questions along the way, please contact your student’s counselor:

Last Names A-G: Email mindy.shiroma@sgv.csarts.net or book an appointment at mindyshiroma.youcanbook.me
Last Names H-O: Email emily.amsler@sgv.csarts.net or book an appointment at emilyamsler.youcanbook.me
Last Names L-Z: Email vicky.hsu@sgv.csarts.net or book an appointment at vickyhsu.youcanbook.me

The school counselors are looking forward to supporting you and your student throughout the college application process!

MENTAL HEALTH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS

NAMI Basics

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has released the NAMI Basics program, a free, online course geared toward the unique needs of parents and other family caregivers facing the challenges of mental health conditions with their children.

NAMI Basics explores:

Basic elements of coping with mental health conditions
Brain biology and getting a diagnosis
Communication skills and crisis preparation
Treatment and connecting with others by sharing your story
Navigating the mental health and education systems
Self-care and advocacy

Click here to log in to NAMI Basics and to view the complimentary course materials.

Parent University

Additionally, Duarte Unified School District has graciously invited all CSArts-SGV parents to participate in their Parent University series in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH). Please click here to register for the workshop(s) of your choice.

Wednesday, April 7: Effects of COVID & Emotional Wellbeing of the Community

Wednesday, April 14: Impact on the Brain due to COVID Pandemic

Wednesday, April 21: Anxiety Disorders

Wednesday, April 28: Suicide Prevention

Wednesday, May 5: Symptoms and Treatment for Depression

Wednesday, May 12: Drug and Alcohol Prevention

LACDMH Zoom Meeting Details:

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 985 6539 6921

Passcode: DUSDPU2021

If you have any questions, please call 626.599.5910 or email Stephanie Ramirez at sromero@duarteusd.org.

OPEN ENROLLMENT IN SELECT CONSERVATORIES

Spread the word – we are still accepting applications to join the CSArts-SGV family beginning in the 2021-2022 school year! Now that the original conservatory selection deadline for applicants has passed, we are pleased to share that there is limited enrollment space available in the following grades and conservatories.

GRADE 9

Acting

Commercial Dance *

Classical & Contemporary Dance *

Instrumental Music: Guitar *

Instrumental Music: Strings & Orchestra *

Instrumental Music: Wind & Jazz Studies *

Musical Theatre

Production & Design

Vocal Arts

*minimum proficiency required

GRADES 7-8

All Conservatories

If you know a family or student who may be interested in applying, please encourage them to visit www.sgv.csarts.net/ApplyNow to learn more and to start the application process today.

DONATE AN ITEM TO OUR VIRTUAL AUCTION

We are looking forward to celebrating our students and the conclusion of another memorable school year during our Virtual Season Finale & Auction, taking place from Monday, April 26 - Saturday, May 1!

You can help make the event a success by donating an auction item, valued at $100 or more. For a list of suggested donation items, please see the graphic below. All donated items will contribute to the event's Virtual Auction, benefitting all 10 arts conservatories. Click here to donate now, and please reach out to Senior Director of Development Elizabeth Ton at elizabeth.ton@sgv.csarts.net with any questions about auction donations.

VIRTUAL SATURDAY ARTS CLASSES AVAILABLE

While registration for our CSArts Academy Spring 2021 Eight-Week Classes has officially closed, it’s not too late to join in on the fun! There is still limited enrollment space in select Two-Week Workshops. For example, our Parent and Me Cooking classes offer the perfect Saturday activity for you and your family to enjoy together! Explore new recipes, improve your skills, and try out different techniques, while making lasting family memories.

These two-week virtual sessions have rolling registration deadlines, which are coming up! To view all remaining courses and to register now, click here. Please spread the word to family and friends who may be interested.